After a serious car accident caused by a dangerous roadway condition, one of the first questions many people ask is, “Who is responsible for maintaining that road?” The answer is often far more complicated than most motorists realize. While many drivers assume every road within New York City is owned and maintained by the City, ... Read More
Few roadway hazards are as common or as dangerous as potholes. Every year, thousands of New York City drivers encounter potholes ranging from minor pavement depressions to deep craters that can cause catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. While many potholes result in damaged tires or bent rims, others cause drivers to lose control, swerve into adjacent ... Read More
A careless driver does not always cause a serious car accident. Throughout New York City, dangerous roadway conditions such as potholes, deteriorated pavement, defective traffic signals, flooding, inadequate signage, poorly designed intersections, and unsafe construction zones contribute to countless collisions every year. When these hazards cause or contribute to an accident, many injured victims understandably ... Read More
Every day, millions of vehicles travel New York City’s streets, highways, bridges, and parkways. While many collisions result from distracted driving, speeding, or other driver negligence, dangerous roadway conditions are another significant cause of serious motor vehicle accidents. A deep pothole, a defective traffic signal, a flooded roadway, a poorly designed intersection, a missing warning ... Read More
For decades, the Spofford Juvenile Center, later renamed the Bridges Juvenile Center, served as one of New York City’s primary juvenile detention facilities. Thousands of children passed through its doors while awaiting juvenile delinquency proceedings or other court determinations. These young people were placed in government custody with the expectation that they would be protected, ... Read More
Children confined in OCFS-operated juvenile facilities often live in highly structured environments where nearly every aspect of their daily lives is controlled by staff members. Employees may determine where a child sleeps, when they attend school, how they receive medical care, when they participate in recreation, whether they can speak with family members, and even ... Read More